Aside from the obvious — that with a name like Gurf Morlix you have to be good — it turns out he is also a member of the Austin, Texas Hall of Fame and is considered "one of the most successful and influential names in Roots/Americana music."

The Addams Family, a new musical at Lund Auditorium, Dominican University Performing Arts Center, 7900 Division St., on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Wednesday Addams is in love with Lucas, a "normal" boy. He and his parents attend dinner at the home of the Addams family, where potions are misplaced, tangoing ancestors intercede, and families find there is some element of the unusual in everyone. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Admission is $17. Order online at events.dom.edu, call 708-488-5000 or just show up at the box office.